Toyota employees and their families in Los Angeles will restore habitat around a pond, abate graffiti and remove invasive non-native vegetation. Other NPLD activities in and around Los Angeles include tours of the Sepulveda Basin Reclamation Plant and natural habitat and a tree planting ceremony, events planned by the Los Angeles Depts. of Water and Power, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, and the Bureau of Sanitation. NPLD volunteers will also work at Griffith Park, Mount Hollywood, Santa Monica, Laguna and Seal Beaches.

Speaking of the record-breaking numbers of recreational visitors each year, NEETF President Kevin Coyle said, ``With so much stress on our public spaces, it makes sense that a strong corps of American volunteers is 'giving something back' to these irreplaceable natural resources.'' He adds, ``people see National Public Lands Day as a prime opportunity to roll up their sleeves and do something tangible for our precious public land areas.''

NPLD highlights the important private/public responsibility of shared land stewardship. It also features educational programs that heighten public understanding of how to protect and enhance America's public lands.

Generous promotional and volunteer support from national organizations such as The Garden Club of America, The Boy and Girl Scouts of America and 4H Clubs has resulted in increased numbers of volunteers.